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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 11
Torey Lovullo Confirms D-backs' First Base Plans After Pavin Smith DFA
The Arizona Diamondbacks' first base position is not in a favorable spot, and the recent decision to DFA long-tenured first baseman and DH Pavin Smith only removes options from manager Torey Lovullo's toolbox.
Tim Tawa News / Field Level Media / July 11
Tim Tawa, D-Backs take advantage of Dodgers blunders in runaway win
Tim Tawa homered and matched his career high of four RBIs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks roll to a 9-3 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 11
Ryan Waldschmidt Exits Diamondbacks-Dodgers With Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt did not make it a full game in to his return to the major leagues before he had to exit with a potential injury.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Ryan Waldschmidt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 10
Diamondbacks Reveal Lineup for Game 1 vs Dodgers: Waldschmidt Returns
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set for the opener of a tough three-game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles this weekend — the final series ahead of the 2026 All-Star Break.
Pavin Smith News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 10
Why The Diamondbacks Made Decision to DFA Pavin Smith
"Pavin Smith can hit," was a phrase frequently uttered by Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. To a degree, beyond what many fans might have been willing to admit, Arizona's skipper was right — until he wasn't.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / July 10
Diamondbacks won’t face Shohei Ohtani on the mound against Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — The Arizona Diamondbacks will avoid facing one of the National League’s best pitchers when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night.
Pavin Smith News / Burn City Sports / July 10
Pavin Smith’s DFA shows the Diamondbacks are done waiting
PHOENIX — Pavin Smith’s designation for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks marked the end of his tenure in the Valley, but it also brought to a close one of the organization’s longest-running developmental projects that didn’t quite pan out as planned.
Ryan Waldschmidt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 10
D-backs' Latest Roster Move Paves the Way for Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt
The Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, is reportedly set to make his return to the big leagues. Waldschmidt, MLB Pipeline's No.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 10
Previewing Diamondbacks-Dodgers Game 1 Showdown: Rodriguez vs Ohtani
The Arizona Diamondbacks' road will continue to get tougher from here, following their four-game series split with the San Diego Padres. They are not free of facing NL West opponents, nor are they free of tough California teams.
Pavin Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10
Diamondbacks To Designate Pavin Smith For Assignment
The D-Backs are designating first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to replace him on the active roster.
Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / July 10
D-Backs' Merrill Kelly shuts down Padres to earn series split
Nolan Arenado homered and Merrill Kelly stifled the San Diego Padres over seven innings as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks earned a 3-1 win on Thursday night to split the teams' four-game series.
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 10
What D-backs' Tough Series Split vs Padres Told Us — And What it Didn't
The Arizona Diamondbacks, despite some struggles in the middle two games, came away from their four-game series in San Diego with a series split. With two teams battling to stay alive in the Wild Card race — and hoping to be buyers at the 2026 Trade Deadline — Arizona could not have afforded worse than a split.
Diamondbacks Option Rookie Pitcher After Rough Start Against Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be sending down one of their rookie arms, according to a recent report. Per insider John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7,
Pavin Smith News / Burn City Sports / July 9
Why is Pavin Smith still starting for the Arizona Diamondbacks?
SAN DIEGO – The first base position for the Arizona Diamondbacks has had little to no offensive stability, and the problems surrounding Pavin Smith need to be addressed.
MLB News / Just Baseball / July 9
What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans
For much of the last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching preferences in the draft were centered around selecting arms with enough command and solid secondaries to project as starters.
Torey Lovullo News / Field Level Media / July 9
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo ejected for arguing balk call
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo was ejected from the Diamondbacks' Wednesday road game against the San Diego Padres for disputing a balk call. With runners at first and second and one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Arizona rookie pitcher Jose Cabrera tried to spin off the rubber and fake a throw to second, where Fernando Tatis Jr.
Corbin Carroll News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6
Corbin Carroll had a strong message about the state of Diamondbacks
As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to languish in mediocrity. They are not doing so great down the stretch of the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as they are under .500 with a 44-45 record following a 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in a series finale on Sunday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz.
Brandon Pfaadt News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30
D-Backs To Recall Brandon Pfaadt
The Diamondbacks will recall Brandon Pfaadt to start tomorrow’s game against the Giants, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports).
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